GTA 6 Trailer Breaks Records Ahead of 2026 Release

  The hype for Grand Theft Auto VI just reached a whole new level. After confirming a delay in release last week, Rockstar dropped a second official trailer—and it’s now the biggest video game trailer launch in history.

  Whether you're in it for the chaos, the culture, or the collectibles, here's why the latest GTA 6 footage has fans counting down the days to 2026.

 

 Record-Breaking Trailer Stats

 

Since the trailer’s launch on Tuesday, Rockstar reports over 475 million views across all platforms, setting a new benchmark for game marketing.

• YouTube views: ~95 million (and climbing)

• All-platform total: 475M+

• GTA 6 Trailer 1 (2023): 93 million over the same timeframe

• Hollywood Blockbuster Comparison:

  • Deadpool & Wolverine: 365 million

  • Fantastic Four: First Steps: 200 million+

Rockstar didn’t just make a game trailer. They launched a cultural event.

  Watch the Official Trailer Here (YouTube)

 

 

  Soundtrack Revival: The Pointer Sisters Blow Up on Spotify

 

  The main track used in the trailer, "Hot Together" by The Pointer Sisters, saw a 182,000% spike in streams following the video’s release.

Spotify’s Sulinna Ong commented:

"Grand Theft Auto cuts through pop culture like few things can. Music has always been part of its DNA."

  The song is a deep cut from a band best known for I’m So Excited, giving newer fans a nostalgic flashback and older fans a reason to turn up the volume.

 

 

  GTA 6 Release Date Confirmed

 

  Rockstar has officially marked May 26, 2026 as the launch date for GTA 6 on consoles. That gives us just over a year to gear up—and the demand is already surging.

 

 

  Will It Launch on PC in 2026?

Here’s where things get murky. While console players will get their hands on GTA 6 next May, Rockstar has not confirmed a PC release window.

 

Looking at past patterns: